Child Contact Order – What you need to know
When a couple divorces, it can be a very difficult time for everyone involved. This can be made even more stressful when there is a child or children involved. It is important to make sure that the child is properly looked after the divorce, with fair and appropriate access to their parents and this is […]
What Happens When You Decide to Separate?
Deciding to separate from your partner can be one of the most difficult decisions you will ever make. Alongside the emotional impact, there are practical questions that suddenly need answers. Where will you live? What happens to the family home? How will you support yourself and your children? What happens to your savings, debts and […]
Eleanor Hatcher
Trainee Solictor Eleanor’s passion for the law was set in motion by Marlborough Law in 2022, where she completed work experience alongside her studies at college. She assisted on a range of matters including drafting Lasting Powers of Attorney, drafting a contract and general administrative tasks within the firm. Eleanor has graduated from Aberystwyth University […]
Mediation
What is Mediation? Mediation is a process aimed at resolving disputes through dialogue facilitated by a neutral third party, helping parties find mutual agreement efficiently and cost-effectively. It can be used to avoid court proceedings and, after proceedings are issued, mediation is still available as an option to avoid the final trial of the matter. […]
What To Expect From A Solicitor
Legal issues can often feel complicated, unfamiliar and overwhelming. Whether you’re buying a home, making a Will, going through a divorce or starting a business, having the right legal advice can make the process much easier to understand. A solicitor can guide you through the legal process, explain your options and answer your questions, helping […]
Why Do I Need A Solicitor?
Why Do I Need a Solicitor? Have you ever signed a document without fully understanding what you were agreeing to? Or found yourself in a situation that felt unfair, but you weren’t sure what your legal rights were? Legal issues can arise when you least expect them – from buying a home or dealing with […]
Codicils. When Should I Update my Will?
A Will is one of the most important legal documents you can make. It sets out what should happen to your estate after your death and helps ensure your wishes are respected. But circumstances can change. You may want to add a new gift, change an executor or update a beneficiary without completely rewriting your […]
Transfer of Equity: A Guide for Property Owners
If you are going through a divorce, separating or wish to gift your home, you can transfer the equity in your property to another, this could be another joint owner or someone else. A “transfer of equity” is the legal process of adding or removing someone from the ownership of a property. It is commonly […]
“Piggy in the Middle” – How children can get stuck between separating parents
For parents who have or are thinking of separating it can be tricky working out contact and timetables. It can also be very emotive for both Mum and Dad as well as confusing for children who may feel they are “in the middle”. There are many different ways children can stay in contact with the […]
Obtaining parental responsibility as a step-parent
Being a step-parent often means taking on many of the responsibilities of day-to-day family life. You might do the school run, attend medical appointments, help with homework or make important decisions about your stepchild’s care. But what happens when you need to make a significant decision and discover that, legally, you do not have the […]